General G-MAX AS-07 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A/S tires

All-season tires make up a full 84 percent of all tires sold in the United States. It just makes sense, because for most drivers of sedans, minivans, and crossovers, these tires are a great jack-of-all-trades solution for year-round daily-driver duties. That means you can count on a set of premium all-season tires for ride quality that’s refined and quiet, year-round grip in about every kind of weather other than heavy snow, handling that’s capable and predictable, and good wear properties with a generous limited manufacturer’s tread life warranty. A small percentage of these users also look for a balance of performance and year-round traction, due to which they turn towards Ultra-high performance tires. Instead of the summer tires that are beneficial only above 45 degrees Fahrenheit, buyers gain more from UHP all-season tires.

In this head-to-head comparison, we’re going to look at the General G-MAX AS-07 and Toyo Proxes Sport A/S to see how they stack up against each other. In the course of this review, you’ll see us frequently refer to the term SimpleScores for these tires. If you’re not already familiar with it, SimpleScore is the proprietary system that the SimpleTire team developed to give you a quick at-a-glance idea of a tire’s strengths and weaknesses. We take into account the tire’s specs, manufacturer information, customer reviews and other data points, then we process all that into a 1-10 numerical score for the categories of traction, handling, longevity, and an overall average SimpleScore number. For the General G-MAX AS-07 and Toyo Proxes Sport A/S, the SimpleScore numbers shake out like this:

General G-MAX AS-07:

• Traction: 8.6
• Handling: 8.7
• Longevity: 8.9
• Overall average SimpleScore: 8.7

Toyo Proxes Sport A/S:

• Traction: 9.1
• Handling: 9.1
• Longevity: 8.6
• Overall average SimpleScore: 8.9

Regardless of whether you’re talking about tires, sneakers or floor tiles, any product that consistently scores in the mid-8s and up on a scale of 1-10 has a lot going for it. As handy as SimpleScore is, though, it’s also the 30,000-foot view that doesn’t get you into the details of what a tire has to offer. Let’s go in for a closer look with this comparison review of the General G-MAX AS-07 and Toyo Proxes Sport A/S:

General G-MAX AS-07 tires

Coming in at a surprisingly affordable price point, the General G-MAX AS-07 delivers UHP levels of handling and braking performance, balanced with the versatility of an all-season tire. The asymmetric all-season tread is divided into an outer segment that’s designed for improved wet-weather traction and the inner portion devoted to dry-weather grip, with a set of circumferential and angled grooves that work as a system with angled grooves and a network of sipes for dependable traction and resistance to hydroplaning on wet roads. The advanced tread compound of the General delivers great performance on wet pavement along with excellent wear properties, and General covers the G-MAX AS-07 with a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer’s tread life warranty. Like with all General tires, the G-MAX AS-07 is designed with a wear indicator, with the words REPLACE TIRE molded into the center rib, to be exposed only when the tire wears down to minimum legal depth of 2/32”. It also features Visual Alignment Indicators molded into the tread blocks at the shoulders, alerting a driver to any uneven tread wear that could point to wheel alignment or suspension problems. SimpleTire’s price on the General G-MAX AS-07 starts at $111.99 per tire.

Toyo Proxes Sport A/S tires

Here at the SimpleTire team, we've been impressed for some time with the value and performance that Toyo products offer, and the Toyo Proxes Sport A/S is right up there with the rest of the manufacturer’s line in that regard. The Proxes A/S Sport is designed to deliver all-season, year-round performance along with short braking distances, precise cornering ability, and quick, responsive steering, Toyo’s innovative Dynamic Taper design gives the Proxes Sport A/S decisive handling and roadholding, along with an optimized contact patch that evens out weight distribution and enhances braking and traction on wet or dry roads. A specialized silica tread compound with nano balance technology provides excellent wear properties, and Toyo stands by the Proxes Sport A/S with a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer’s tread life warranty. Multi-wave sipes help to boost traction in wet or wintry conditions, and the rim flange of the Proxes Sport A/S helps protect the sidewall and expensive wheels against curb scuffs. Like with the General, the Toyo features visual alignment indicators molded into the tread blocks at the shoulders. SimpleTire’s price on the Toyo Proxes Sport A/S starts at $117.96 per tire.

General G-MAX AS-07 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A/S tires on traction

How do the General and the Toyo stack up when it comes to traction? The Toyo has the leg up on SimpleScore ratings in this category, with a very solid 9.1 vs. 8.6 for the General. Toyo definitely brings some innovations, such as the Dynamic Taper design and that next-generation tread compound that enhances wet-weather performance, to the game. Toyo is also known for sipe patterns in their all-season tires that are strategically placed and designed to continue delivering traction even as tread depth wears down. Additionally, the groove system of the Proxes Sport A/S ensures confident grip and dependable traction in all but the worst winter conditions. Our decision:

ADVANTAGE: Toyo Proxes Sport A/S

General G-MAX AS-07 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A/S tires on handling

It’s not really close in the handling category, with the Toyo registering a SimpleScore of 9.1 vs. 8.7 for the General. Handling with the General is consistent and predictable, but Toyo has extensive experience in competition grade tires for drifting or for street and track, which goes on to inform the design of tires like the Proxes Sport A/S. The tread features that give the Toyo such consistent grip also help to enhance cornering and steering response, and the stable internal construction of the Toyo helps it resist tread deformation and “tread squirm” during hard maneuvers and cornering. A score of 9.1 is pretty hard to beat, and our decision is:

ADVANTAGE: Toyo Proxes Sport A/S

General G-MAX AS-07 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A/S tires on longevity

When it comes to longevity, this is a bit of a conundrum. In most instances, there’s a straight-line connection between SimpleScore for longevity and the tire’s limited manufacturer’s tread life warranty. The Toyo and the General both feature warranty coverage of 50,000 miles, but the General comes out ahead in SimpleScore ratings, with an 8.9 vs. 8.6 for the Toyo. In instances like this, we usually defer to customer reviews, and that feedback from customers points to the General being a little more durable and having better wear properties. Our decision:

ADVANTAGE: General G-MAX AS-07

When to use each

The General G Max is suitable for more vehicles (crossovers, light trucks, SUVs, and passenger cars) as compared to the Toyo Proxes Sport A/S (sporty coupes and sedans). Both UHP all-season tires provide the same speed ratings and limited manufacturer warranties. The General tire is slightly ahead of the Toyo in tread depth, although our scores in longevity, traction, and handling seem to suggest the opposite. Although the General tires grip well, they may seem noisier than the Toyo.

One of the few situations where most all-season tires fall short of getting the job done is in deeper snow, like the heavy snow that piles up for several inches and stays around on the roads for days on end. So, if you don’t intend to go through heavy snow and are in the market for a suitable UHP all-season, you really can’t go wrong with either the Toyo or the General.

Which one should you choose?

Here’s what it really comes down to every time, the moment of truth. Both the General G-MAX AS-07 and the Toyo Proxes Sport A/S are very capable tires that have similar sets of features, and both come in at almost the same price point, which is $111.99 for the General and $117.96 for the Toyo. Yes, the Toyo does rank above the General in SimpleScore numbers (except for longevity), but both tires are really very good at performance and value. We’d put it this way: if you can afford the Toyo, then that would make a great tire for you. If you want to save a few dollars, make sure you choose the General; either way, you won’t be disappointed.

Still not sure which tire to buy? Fortunately, SimpleTire is here to help, and our helpful agents will be more than happy to assist you in selecting the right tire for your ride and budget.